Where there are deposited with or held by a warehouseman goods of which he is the owner, either solely or jointly in common with others, such warehouseman, or any of his officers, agents or servants, who knowing this ownership, issues or aids in issuing a negotiable receipt for such goods which does not state such ownership, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be punished as provided for misdemeanors generally in § 18.2-12.
Code 1950, § 61-56; 1968, c. 69.
Structure Code of Virginia
Title 61.1 - Warehouses, Cold Storage and Refrigerated Locker Plants
Chapter 1 - Warehouse Receipts
§ 61.1-1. Issue of receipt for goods not received
§ 61.1-2. Issue of receipt containing false statement
§ 61.1-3. Issue of duplicate receipts not so marked
§ 61.1-4. Failure to state in receipt warehouseman's interest in goods
§ 61.1-5. Delivery of goods without obtaining negotiable receipt
§ 61.1-6. Fraudulent negotiation of receipt for mortgaged goods